Choosing a DAC/Amp
Desktop Simplicity
So you don't want to give up a lot of desk space, but you want better sound. Good news! We have plenty of one-box options. Or go for a "stack" (separate amp stacked on top of DAC) for more flexibility.
Fulla E, $109. Fulla plugs into virtually any computer and drives most headphones with ease. It also provides a microphone input, so it is perfect for gaming or home office use.
Choose Fulla E for:
Home office or gaming
Most bang for the buck
Most headphones
Gunnr, $229. Gunnr gives you the power and flexibility you need for virtually any headphone on virtually any desktop.
Choose Gunnr for:
The ultimate gaming or office rig
Exclusive Soundstage Control that enhances games and music
Unique Linear Override for portability and power
Asgard X, from $399. Asgard X is a Class A, zero feedback headphone amp and preamp with an optional Mesh™ DAC module to make it a Forkbeard™-enabled all-in-one.
Choose Asgard for:
True Class A, zero feedback design
Single-box desktop DAC/EQ/amp solution with an added DAC card
No obsolescence—modular and upgradable for the future
Jotunheim 2, from $399. Jotunheim 2 is a fully balanced amp that works perfectly with pretty much any headphone—balanced, single-ended, IEM, planar, whatever. Plus, it can be customized with a DAC or phono card, including the Mesh DAC with Forkbeard.
Choose Jotunheim 2 for:
End-game performance for both balanced and single-ended sources and headphones
Tons of power and a very low noise floor, ideal for any headphone
No obsolescence—modular and upgradable for the future